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Doctor's Degree in Physical Therapy/Therapist

Doctor’s Degrees in Physical Therapy/Therapist

13,307 Yearly Graduations
63% Women
27% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*
There are 257 schools in the United States where you can get your doctor's degree in physical therapy. In recent years, the majority of the students getting degrees in this area were female, and 27% were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Also, 2.2% of physical therapy graduates were international students.

Education Levels of Physical Therapy Majors

During the most recent year for which data is available, 13,307 people earned their doctor's degree in physical therapy. This earns it the #4 spot on the list of the most popular doctor's degree programs in the nation.

The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in physical therapy at each degree level.

Education Level Number of Grads
Doctor’s Degree 13,307
Bachelor’s Degree 292
Graduate Certificate 72
Associate Degree 52
Master’s Degree 38
Basic Certificate 1

Earnings of Physical Therapy Majors With Doctor’s Degrees

At this time, we do not have the data to estimate the median earnings for this class of people.

Student Debt

We do not have the data to estimate the median debt for this class of people.

Student Diversity

More women than men pursue their doctor's degree in physical therapy. About 63.5% of graduates with this degree are female.

Gender Number of Grads
Men 4,860
Women 8,447
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The racial-ethnic distribution of physical therapy doctor’s degree students is as follows:

Race/Ethnicity Number of Grads
Asian 1,451
Black or African American 493
Hispanic or Latino 1,121
White 8,482
International Students 290
Other Races/Ethnicities 1,470
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There are 257 colleges that offer a doctor’s degree in physical therapy. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:

835 Yearly Graduations
54% Women
34% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The most popular school in the United States for physical therapy students seekinga doctor's degree is University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences. Roughly 4,700 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 835 people received their doctor's degree in physical therapy from USAHS. Around 34% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 54% were women.

#2

The University of Montana

Missoula, Montana
394 Yearly Graduations
66% Women
64% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The University of Montana is the 2nd most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in physical therapy. Each year, around 9,800 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $5,736 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,164 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 394 people received their doctor's degree in physical therapy from UM. About 66% of this group were women, and 64% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#3

Arcadia University

Glenside, Pennsylvania
285 Yearly Graduations
70% Women
35% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Arcadia University is the 3rd most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in physical therapy. Each year, around 3,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $47,590 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $33,390 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 285 people received their doctor's degree in physical therapy from Arcadia. Of these students, 70% were women and 35% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#4

The College of Saint Scholastica

Duluth, Minnesota
164 Yearly Graduations
71% Women
27% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The College of Saint Scholastica comes in at #4 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in physical therapy. Roughly 3,700 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $39,530 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $15,024 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 164 people received their doctor's degree in physical therapy from St. Scholastica. About 71% of this group were women, and 27% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#5

Utica College

Utica, New York
151 Yearly Graduations
74% Women
24% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 5th most popular school in the country for physical therapy majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is Utica College. Roughly 4,600 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $23,208 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $24,480 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 151 people received their doctor's degree in physical therapy from Utica College. About 74% of this group were women, and 24% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

142 Yearly Graduations
66% Women
31% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 6th most popular school in the country for physical therapy majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is A T Still University of Health Sciences. Each year, around 3,900 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 142 people received their doctor's degree in physical therapy from A T Still University of Health Sciences. Around 31% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 66% were women.

#7

University of Southern California

Los Angeles, California
141 Yearly Graduations
70% Women
57% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 7th most popular school in the country for physical therapy majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is University of Southern California. Roughly 46,200 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $66,640 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $66,640 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 141 people received their doctor's degree in physical therapy from USC. About 70% of this group were women, and 57% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#8

Stony Brook University

Stony Brook, New York
137 Yearly Graduations
68% Women
28% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Stony Brook University is the 8th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in physical therapy. Each year, around 26,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,070 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,310 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 137 people received their doctor's degree in physical therapy from SUNY Stony Brook. About 68% of this group were women, and 28% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#8

Loma Linda University

Loma Linda, California
137 Yearly Graduations
65% Women
37% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Loma Linda University is the 8th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in physical therapy. Roughly 4,400 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $24,000 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $29,000 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 137 people received their doctor's degree in physical therapy from Loma Linda University. Around 37% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 65% were women.

#10

Baylor University

Waco, Texas
122 Yearly Graduations
59% Women
27% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Baylor University comes in at #10 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in physical therapy. Roughly 19,200 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $54,844 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $41,130 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 122 people received their doctor's degree in physical therapy from Baylor. Around 27% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 59% were women.

#11

Touro College

New York, New York
108 Yearly Graduations
52% Women
27% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Touro College comes in at #11 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in physical therapy. Each year, around 11,600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $18,950 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $13,545 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 108 people received their doctor's degree in physical therapy from Touro. About 52% of this group were women, and 27% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#12

Texas Woman's University

Denton, Texas
102 Yearly Graduations
78% Women
40% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Texas Woman's University comes in at #12 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in physical therapy. Each year, around 16,400 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $5,712 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $5,184 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 102 people received their doctor's degree in physical therapy from TWU. Of these students, 78% were women and 40% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#13

Nova Southeastern University

Fort Lauderdale, Florida
98 Yearly Graduations
64% Women
31% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Nova Southeastern University comes in at #13 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in physical therapy. Each year, around 20,800 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $35,880 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $22,890 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 98 people received their doctor's degree in physical therapy from NUS Florida. Of these students, 64% were women and 31% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#14

South College

Knoxville, Tennessee
97 Yearly Graduations
57% Women
20% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

South College is the 14th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in physical therapy. Roughly 5,100 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $16,450 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $26,764 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 97 people received their doctor's degree in physical therapy from South College. Around 20% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 57% were women.

#15

Northern Arizona University

Flagstaff, Arizona
96 Yearly Graduations
70% Women
21% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Northern Arizona University comes in at #15 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in physical therapy. Each year, around 29,500 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,015 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,674 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 96 people received their doctor's degree in physical therapy from NAU. Of these students, 70% were women and 21% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

95 Yearly Graduations
38% Women
14% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Rocky Mountain University of Health Professions is the 16th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in physical therapy. Roughly 1,100 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 95 people received their doctor's degree in physical therapy from RMUoHP. Around 14% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 38% were women.

92 Yearly Graduations
73% Women
26% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center is the 17th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in physical therapy. Roughly 5,200 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $6,450 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $6,360 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 92 people received their doctor's degree in physical therapy from TTUHSC. About 73% of this group were women, and 26% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#18

Northeastern University

Boston, Massachusetts
91 Yearly Graduations
85% Women
44% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Northeastern University comes in at #18 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in physical therapy. Each year, around 22,900 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $62,000 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $27,728 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 91 people received their doctor's degree in physical therapy from Northeastern. Of these students, 85% were women and 44% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#19

Shenandoah University

Winchester, Virginia
90 Yearly Graduations
73% Women
12% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 19th most popular school in the country for physical therapy majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is Shenandoah University. Each year, around 4,100 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $34,614 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $23,232 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 90 people received their doctor's degree in physical therapy from Shenandoah. About 73% of this group were women, and 12% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#19

Northwestern University

Evanston, Illinois
90 Yearly Graduations
73% Women
37% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Northwestern University comes in at #19 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in physical therapy. Each year, around 22,600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $64,887 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $52,698 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 90 people received their doctor's degree in physical therapy from Northwestern. Of these students, 73% were women and 37% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

Below are some popular majors that are similar to physical therapy that offer doctor’s degrees.

Major Annual Degrees Awarded
Occupational Therapy 3,503
Rehabilitation Science 70
Other Rehabilitation Professions 26
Rehabilitation Counseling 13
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References

*The racial-ethnic minority student count is calculated by taking the total number of students and subtracting white students, international students, and students whose race/ethnicity was unknown. This number is then divided by the total number of students at the school to obtain the percentage of racial-ethnic minorities.

More about our data sources and methodologies.

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